Valerie grew up in Dothan, Alabama, and later lived in Baton Rouge, LA; Boaz, AL; Birmingham, AL, and finally Charlotte, NC. She played softball in college, before becoming involved with her college Mock Trial team, where her passion for litigation began to develop. Valerie was awarded the top attorney award at a National American Mock Trial Association competition, and several Regional Best Attorney awards. During law school, Valerie completed an internship at The Cochran Firm, competed in National Trial competitions, and completed an Internship with a District Court Judge; and she graduated from Charlotte School of Law in 2012. Valerie has practiced Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Estate Planning for her entire career. In 2019, Valerie earned the distinction as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.
Valerie has dedicated her career to helping people and families navigate the legal system. Her unique perspective comes from her personal experiences on every side of divorce. Valerie grew up with divorced parents, and had two step-parents. She has also been married, become a step-parent, and been through a divorce. Having these personal experiences helps her to empathize with her clients, while maintaining her professional perspective on the likely outcomes based on a legal analysis of their case.Â
Valerie has three daughters, Julia, Kaydence, and Maryetta. In addition to running around with her kids, she has run several half-marathons, and completed her first full marathon in 2019 at Disney World.
